Discussion
Voters Education NBC Radio Programme
Namibian Voters Sensitisation and Awareness
Voters sensitisation and awareness is a crucial component in preparation of the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections slated for November 2024. As part of its contribution to democracy and electoral process, KAS is supporting the voter education discussion programme on NBC Radio. We urge the public to tune in every Tuesday, 10:00 -11:00 and participate.
Discussion
Roundtable on current socioeconomic situation in Angola
Informal Sector, Labor market, wage policy and developmental economic implication in Angola
This is the 2nd Roundtable on Economic Affairs conducted by KAS in collaboration with the University of Lusiada/Angola. The topics that will be presented by various experts and discussed with academic and political fraternity will deal with the current environment on labor market in Angola, in particular the impact of the informal sector on the growth and socioeconomic development in Angola.
Expert conference
Annual Magistrates' Conference
Fostering a Unified Magistracy
The Magistrate Commission in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Magistrate in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) are hosting the Annual Magistrates' Conference in Swakopmund in a continued effort to improve service delivery in the judicial sector and ensure the efficient and effective administration of Justice within the country. It is against this backdrop that the Annual Magistrates Conference serves as an annual platform where amendments of acts, policies, and regulations are canvased, challenges in the regions are shared, and strategies are formulated to deal with the ever-increasing court roll. The platform further serves to bring Magistrates from across Namibia together to share best practices and strengthen their capacity with the support of topical experts.
Discussion
ECSO Project Information Sessions and CSO Stakeholder Meetings
Second Round - IIKaras
The ECSO project team will host the second round of information sessions with the selected CSOs participating in IIKaras region on 24 September in Keetmanshoop. The topic will cover the importance of Participatory Democracy and the role CSOs plays in this process. On 25 September the ECSO project team will then proceed with the second round of CSO meetings with selected participating CSOs in the project with the aim to further support their relationship building efforts with regional stakeholders to achieve their common goals. The project supported by the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, in association with Womens Action for Development continues to make efforts to improve the sustainability of CSOs and their impact in their communities.
Discussion
ECSO Project Information Sessions and CSO Stakeholder Meetings
Second Round - Kunene
The ECSO project team will be hosting the second round of information sessions with selected CSOs in Outjo, Kunene region on 10 September. The topic will cover the importance of Participatory Democracy and the role CSOs plays in this process. On 11 September the ECSO project team will be commence with the second round of CSO meetings with selected participating CSOs in the project. The aim is to further support their relationship building efforts with regional stakeholders to achieve common goals. The project supported by the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in support by Womens Action for Development continues to make efforts to improve the sustainability of CSOs and impact in their communities.
Expert conference
Annual International Banking Competition and Corporate Law (BCCL) Conference
In partnership with KAS, the North-West University and the University of Namibia (UNAM)
KAS together with North-West University and the University of Namibia are hosting the Annual International Banking Competition and Corporate Law (BCCL) conference. The conference, brings together prominent academics from across the SADC region. Topics relates to diverse aspects of competition and corporate financial law aspects, financial crime, banking, fintech law and practice, among many other topics.
Symposium
National Students' Research Symposium
Unveiling Tomorrow’s Discoveries Through Inclusive Research and Innovation
The NSRS is scheduled at NIPAM in Windhoek from the 21st to 22nd August 2024. With over 150 invited participants the symposium aims to provide a platform for under-graduate and post-graduate students in Namibia to contribute towards thematic research areas such as: Health; Energy & Mining; Agriculture & Food Security; Environment, Water & Sanitation; Biotechnology; Human & Social Science; Digital Technologies; Indigenous Knowledge; Space Science; Science & Technology; Engineering. In cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education Technology and Innovation, KAS, the University of Namibia (UNAM) and Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), the symposium program comprises plenary sessions, panel discussions, oral and poster presentations, demonstrations and exhibitions. Registered Undergraduate and Post-graduate students that are currently engaged in research work had an opportunity to submit their proposals to contribute towards oral or poster presentations, and demonstrations during the symposium via a national call that was published on the websites of the NRS partner institutions and their social media sites. Other key stakeholders engaged to ensure the successful implementation of the symposium include SASSCAL, NCRST, IUM, NTA and NAMCOL.
Workshop
KAS-TEP Session 3 Windhoek
Change Management, Proposal Writing, Communication Skills, Sustainable Resource Mobilisation, Social Enterprise Development, Tour of Parliament and Certificate Handover
This 5-day training intervention constitutes the final session of the 2024 KAS-TEP Programme. With the support of 5 experts and the National Planning Commission, 18 participants will graduate this week. The final session will include topics on Change Management, Proposal Writing, Communication Skills, Sustainable Resource Mobilisation, Social Enterprise Development, a Tour of Parliament and a Certificate Handover to conclude.
Workshop
MSME Digital Bootcamp
Eenhana
As part of the Digital Bootcamp Series, KAS in partnership with the NIPDB and NAMCOL will be hosting the 3rd session on basic computer skills for entrepreneurs in Eenhana. The aim of the three day training is to equip Namibia's MSMEs with the necessary digital skills to enhance their operations, production, scalability in the Namibian marketplace and therewith enhance economic development across the regions in Namibia.
Lecture
ECSO Project Request for Proposals
Drafting of Youth Engagement and Empowerment training manual and training of facilitators
The ECSO project - Empowering CSOs, Women, Youth and Marginalised communities as Equal Partners in Democracy co-funded by the European Union in partnership with KAS seeks the services of an experienced and qualified expert to draft the curriculum and content of the Youth Engagement and Empowerment manual suitable for CSOs at grassroots level. Training of facilitators on the manual is part of this consultancy. Suitably qualified and experienced consultant(s) are hereby invited to submit proposals for this short-term consultancy of the ECSO Project. Terms of Reference available from charlemaine.husselmann@kas.de Closing date: Monday, 29 July 2024 @ 17h00
Workshop
KAS-TEP Session 2 Swakopmund
Strategic Planning, Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement
Session 2 of the KAS-TEP Programme 2024 is scheduled in Swakopmund for 5 days. Together with the support of a topical expert and representative of the Swakopmund Town Council, 18 selected youth representatives of Civil Society from across Namibia will be capacitated on the topics of Strategic Planning, Project Management and Stakeholder Engagements. The session further aims to strengthen the networking and leadership skills of the beneficiaries to help shape future leaders.
Discussion
Voters Awareness
Voters awareness program on Radio Eagle FM
Voters sensitisation and awareness is a crucial component in preparation of the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections slated for November 2024. Our popular weekly Radioprogram continues on EagleFM. As part of its contribution to democracy and electoral process, KAS is supporting the voter education discussion on Eagle Radio. We urge the public to tune in every Thursday 14:30 -16:00 and have their questions and comments ready.
Workshop
ECSO Project Financial Literacy Training for CSOs
Erongo Region Module 2
The ECSO project team will be hosting the 2nd round of trainings in the Erongo region with selected CSOs from Monday 1 July to Friday 5 July. A total of 10 CSOs will be trained for the upcoming week on effective financial management procedures to better improve the financial processes of their organisations. The project which is co-funded by the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung aims to strengthen these selected CSOs to become more sustainable in the long run.
